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  • 27 Women Leaders Disrupting Their Industries

    Each groundbreaking idea begins with a simple question: What if we dared to do things differently?  Women leaders across a variety of industries are answering this call withbold action—pushing boundaries, redefining what’s possible, and paving the way for a more innovative future.

  • Successful Women Share Their Best Tips for the First 10 Years of Your Career

    Navigating the first decade of your career can be both exhilarating and daunting. Whether you’re securing your dream job, climbing the corporate ladder, or starting your own business, every step is a learning experience. 

  • Women Leaders Share Time Management Strategies to Make More Time for the Things That Matter

    When each day only offers a limited number of hours to keep your business and your life running, finding the optimal time management systems and tools tailored to your needs is key. 

    We’ve curated invaluable time management tips from 46 women from the Dreamers & Doers community who are in your shoes. 

  • The Most Common Mistakes When Starting a Business—and How to Avoid Them

    Starting a business is a wild journey, and it's easy to stumble along the way. This article dives into the candid stories and insights from 43 POWER WOMEN from the Dreamers & Doers® collective, sharing their hard-earned lessons.

  • Wellness Secrets From High-Achieving Women Founders

    You don’t have to put your physical or mental well-being on the back burner to achieve success. These 46 women have prioritized their wellness in ways that have only increased their potential.

  • Venture Pill Podcast

    Hear more about Belgian Boys’ mission to spread joy, as well as Anouck’s favorite product, which also happens to be their best seller. We dive more into the business and what it’s been like bootstrapping in the CPG space and navigating the unforgiving world of retail. We also hear about their efforts to create a new category in the refrigerated aisle for breakfast foods.

  • High-Powered Women Share the Most Important Boundaries They’ve Ever Set

    If you’re feeling unsure about how and which boundaries to set, take inspiration from these 45 impressive women from the Dreamers & Doers collective. They shared the most trajectory-shifting boundaries they’ve set, enabling them to become the successful leaders they are today.

  • Top Pitching Tips from Trailblazing Founders

    As your startup progresses (and flourishes!), learning the art of pitching becomes essential. These 16 founders share their unique tips for crafting compelling pitches that resonate with investors and clients alike.

  • Risks, Challenges, and Bouncing Back

    Navigating business challenges can feel like steering through a storm—the journey is unpredictable and demands creativity, resilience, and strategic thinking. We were able to tap into 28 female entrepreneurs who’ve faced their share of obstacles head-on, ultimately turning those potential setbacks into stepping stones for success.

  • A Creative Approach to Leadership

    Dreamers and Doers asked 36 trailblazing female entrepreneurs to speak on their creative approach to leading—their lives, their companies, and their people.

  • Quality Makers: Mother's Day Edition

    This Mother's Day, we asked these amazing female founders what they'd want for themselves this year, and we noticed that each woman hoped for items that would allow them to show up for themselves so they could continue to show up as their best selves for their employees, customers, and most importantly, their families.

  • Advice from 31 Mom-preneurs

    Thirty-one entrepreneurs from the Dreamers & Doers community share what their motherhood journeys have really been like as they grow their businesses and families in tandem.

  • podcast feature with Anouck and Belgian Boys packaging

    The Consumer VC with Mike Gelb

    From the beginnings of Belgian Boys, to bootstrapping, to getting into 8,400+ stores today, Mike Gelb sits down with founder, Anouck Gotlib to break it all down. Hear from how she ended up in this industry, why she made the decisions she did, and where she plans to take the brand in the future.

  • Anouck featured in an article on Dreamers and Doers

    Inspiring Change Makers to Connect with on LinkedIn

    Are you eager to meet new people and learn from diverse perspectives? Join us as we continue our series focused on connecting you with some of the most inspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders in the world.

  • Anouck featured in Nasdaq article

    Productive Reflection Through Failure and Success

    A new year is the perfect opportunity to reflect and learn from our experiences. Don’t just take our word for it—take it from the following 33 remarkable women who made waves in their careers in 2023 and are poised to continue doing so in 2024.

  • Anouck featured on Motherly publication

    The Joys Found Between Entrepreneurship and Motherhood

    Anouck Gotlib and other mom founders share tips on the sometimes chaotic yet beautiful balance of building a company and a family. Anouck shares that one of the greatest joys is leading by example and showing her two sons she genuinely enjoys the work she does every day.

  • Belgian Treats For Americans To Eat with Anouck Gotlib of Belgian Boys

    Today, we sit down with Anouck Gotlib, CEO of Belgian Boys, a company that provides European treats in the United States. Anouck shares the challenges she’s faced, why a mindfulness coach is important, unique ideas for raising capital, and so much more.

  • Building a Daily Habit

    Anouck Gotlib is the CEO of Belgian Boys, the company bringing tasty European staples into households across America. On this episode of ITS, Anouck and Ali discuss Jim Collins' framework of "What can we be best at?", and Anouck's path from bootstrapping the company, to 8 digits in revenue, to bringing on Equilibra as an equity partner last year.

  • Belgian Boys - Deliciousness Baked In

    Anouck says, "Is there something important about making them in Belgium? I think the importance is about quality. And right now we are achieving this quality in Europe. We, as a brand, have decided on behalf of the consumer to never lower our quality. That is something that our brand stands for. I don't know if our consumer knows where our products are made? They buy it because it tastes delicious. It's better quality and the fact that it's made in Belgium is added value."

  • BELGIAN BOYS :: BREAKFAST, SWEETS, & TREATS

    Anouck Gotlib is the CEO of Belgian Boys, a woman-owned sweet treats and snack brand on a mission to turn up the happy one sweet moment at a time.

  • What Makes You “Cool” Can Alienate Your Customers with Anouck Gotlib

    Anouck Gotlib from a career in fashion to dressing up the CPG world with Belgian Boys breakfast and sweet treats.

  • Belgian Boys Fundraise in Forbes

    Douglas Yu covers the March announcement of Belgian Boys fundraise, led by Anouck.

  • Anouck on the Kara Goldin Show

    Anouck Gotlib has unlocked the key to happiness with her delicious Belgian treats! Here’s how the CEO of Brooklyn-based Belgian Boys made sharing yummy, nostalgic Belgian treats with U.S. consumers a recipe for success. Listen to her story on this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow

  • Anouck Selected for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women North America Class of 2021

    The program, now in its 14th year, identifies ambitious women entrepreneurs who are leading thriving organizations and provides them with the access, advisors and resources needed to scale their companies to their full potential as market-leading innovators.

  • Let's Eat with Mark Samuel

    Mark & Anouck talk European treats, the story behind it, how the founder and CEO met, supply chain, moving into breakfast, and giving back.

  • Anouck Featured by Nasdaq

    33 Entrepreneurial and Career-Driven Women Reveal the Biggest Challenges They've had to Overcome

  • Belgian Boys CEO Anouck Gotlib is Selected to Participate in EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2021

    Anouck Gotlib is spotlighted by Deli Market News for her entrepreneurial vision as she takes on this one-of-a-kind opportunity

  • Belgian Boys Named Among Inc 500s Fastest Growing Private Companies

    With Anouck at the helm, the Brooklyn-based food startup has marked a three-year revenue growth of 253 percent, earning itself into the prestigious list’s top 35 percent overall and in the top 50 companies among food and beverage brands, coming in at number 1700.

  • Spreading Happiness One Stroopwafel at a Time - with Anouck Gotlib, CEO of Belgian Boys

    In this episode of Building While Flying, Anouck joins Katie Hankinson to talk about Belgian Boys’ unique origin story, and how she and her team are bringing their favorite treats from Belgium to the U.S. She also discusses the differences between American and European consumers, and how building a strong brand foundation has led to their success.

  • Beyond Barriers Podcast : The Joy Is in the Journey

    What would happen if you let go of control and embrace life no matter what comes your way? Serendipitous moments have the power to shape your destiny.

  • Building a Strong Brand Foundation and Spreading Sweetness with Anouck Gotlib

    Anouck Gotlib, CEO of Belgian Boys, is on a mission to turn up the happy - one sweet moment at a time. She leads a passionate team dedicated to growing more than just a revenue-driven business - creating joy for customers and spreading sweetness in people's lives.

  • Meet the Maker: Belgian Boys

    This week Alyza talks with Anouck Gotlib CEO of Belgian Boys. They chat about building Belgian Boys from the ground up with her husband, creating a healthy workplace culture, and bringing European delicacies to American plates.

  • Brunch and Learn

    Raising Funding, Raising a Family, and the Balance Between with Anouck Gotlib, CEO of Belgian Boys.

  • Brave Commerce : Anouck Gotlib of Belgian Boys on branding, product development, and positioning products to appeal to the consumer’s lifestyle

    As a first-time CEO operating a CPG organization, Anouck Gotlib prioritizes the value of learning from her team and listening to them with an open mind. Her battles with imposter syndrome have taught her to lean on her community when facing obstacles and learning from mistakes.

  • Oh Sh*t, What Now?!

    Come meet Anouck Gotlib, the CEO of Belgian Boys. Yep, she is the CEO! Belgian Boys is a unique sweet brand that brought the wonderful European treats to the US and is killing it!

  • Life is Hard, Eat a Cookie with Anouck Gotlib

    GutCheck CEO Rob Wengel sits down with Anouk Gotlib, the CEO of Belgian boys to discuss how she went from a career in fashion design to CEO of a tasty treat and breakfast company, how one plane ride changed her life, and how truly understanding how your audience feels about your product can help change your trajectory.